Mary, Mother

Able to be performed as separate stand-alone pieces or as a unified set, this sequence of six original carols explores the role of Mary in the Christmas story, focusing on her human experience within a story of the divine. The lyricist, Georgia Way, places the sycamore tree as a central image. From reflecting instability in Mary's emerging adulthood to symbolizing the regenerative power of the human spirit in the work's closing movement, the music perfectly depicts the narrative, musically charting Mary's emotional journey through poignant melodies, rich harmonies, and descriptive instrumental textures. Pieces are A Child in Galilee; Carpentry Carol; After the Angel; Walking Carol; Dear Heart; Hymn.